Bid district overview
The Bid district of Maharashtra had a population of about 25.85 lakh in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of around 29.46 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 10,693 sq km and population density of 242 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 917 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 76.99. The child sex ratio is 808 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 84.12% and Marathi is the main language spoken by large share of people. The district population is about 19.90% urban and 80.10% rural, and villages account for most of the total population. There are a total of about 5.36 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Indicator | Value |
| Total population 2011 | 25,85,049 |
| Male population 2011 | 13,49,106 |
| Female population 2011 | 12,35,943 |
| Sex ratio 2011 | 917 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 808 |
| Average literacy 2011 | 76.99% |
| Male literacy 2011 | 85.55% |
| Female literacy 2011 | 67.82% |
| Area (sq km) | 10,693 |
| Population density (2011) | 242 per sq km |
Population and projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Growth since 2011 |
| 2011 | 25,85,049 | – |
| 2021 | 30,10,000 | 16.44% |
| 2022 | 30,50,000 | 17.99% |
| 2023 | 30,90,000 | 19.54% |
| 2024 | 31,20,000 | 20.70% |
| 2025 | 29,46,000 | 13.96% |
| 2026 | 29,66,151 | 14.74% |
| 2027 | 29,85,096 | 15.48% |
| 2028 | 30,04,042 | 16.21% |
| 2029 | 30,22,964 | 16.94% |
| 2030 | 30,41,909 | 17.67% |
| 2031 | 30,58,615 | 18.32% |
| 2032 | 30,73,767 | 18.91% |
| 2033 | 30,88,919 | 19.49% |
| 2034 | 31,04,048 | 20.08% |
| 2035 | 31,19,199 | 20.66% |
| 2036 | 31,34,328 | 21.25% |
Sex ratio and child population
| Category | Value |
| Total sex ratio (females/1000 males) | 917 |
| Urban sex ratio | 933 |
| Rural sex ratio | 912 |
| Child sex ratio 0–6 | 808 |
| Urban child sex ratio 0–6 | 854 |
| Rural child sex ratio 0–6 | 796 |
| Total child population 0–6 | 3,52,890 |
| Male child 0–6 | 1,95,245 |
| Female child 0–6 | 1,57,645 |
| Child share of total population | 13.65% |
Literacy and education levels
| Category | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Total population | 76.99% | 85.55% | 67.82% |
| Urban areas | 86.04% | 91.51% | 80.26% |
| Rural areas | 74.73% | 84.08% | 64.70% |
- Literacy is slightly above national average in Bid
- Male literacy is higher than female literacy in both town and village
- Urban areas show better literacy than rural areas
Religion and literacy by religion
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
| Hindu | 21,74,672 | 84.12% |
| Muslim | 3,20,395 | 12.39% |
| Buddhist | 68,482 | 2.65% |
| Religion not stated | 9,461 | 0.37% |
| Jain | 8,719 | 0.34% |
| Christian | 2,097 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 824 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 399 | 0.02% |
| Religion | Average literacy | Male literacy | Female literacy |
| Hindu | 76.37% | 85.30% | 66.78% |
| Muslim | 80.71% | 87.04% | 74.08% |
| Buddhist | 77.16% | 85.50% | 68.52% |
| Religion not stated | 77.94% | 84.81% | 70.89% |
Caste (SC/ST) data and sex ratio by religion
| Caste group | Population | Percentage of total |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,51,254 | 13.59% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 32,722 | 1.27% |
| Religion | Sex ratio |
| Hindu | 911 |
| Muslim | 949 |
| Buddhist | 957 |
| Religion not stated | 947 |
Urban–rural, area and household data
| Category | Population | Share of total |
| Urban population | 5,14,298 | 19.90% |
| Rural population | 21,74,195 | 80.10% |
| Indicator | Value |
| Total area (sq km) | 10,693 |
| Population density (persons per sq km) | 242 |
| Total households | 5,35,835 |
| Total towns | 9 |
| Total villages | 1,368 |
Workforce and employment profile
| Indicator | Value |
| Total workers | 12,55,548 |
| Male workers | 7,27,819 |
| Female workers | 5,27,729 |
| Workers as % of total population | 48.57% |
- Nearly half of people are working in some job
- Male workers are more than female workers
- Many families depend on agriculture and village‑based work
Historic census growth 1901–2011
| Census year | Population | Growth % since previous decade |
| 1901 | 4,81,140 | 0.00% |
| 1911 | 6,06,413 | 25.97% |
| 1921 | 4,53,812 | –25.12% |
| 1931 | 6,17,326 | 35.88% |
| 1941 | 6,92,019 | 12.21% |
| 1951 | 7,84,989 | 13.44% |
| 1961 | 9,49,992 | 20.99% |
| 1971 | 12,23,999 | 28.85% |
| 1981 | 14,12,999 | 15.47% |
| 1991 | 18,21,999 | 28.95% |
| 2001 | 21,61,250 | 18.61% |
| 2011 | 25,85,049 | 19.61% |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Bid district in 2025? Answer: About 29.46 lakh.
- Question: What is the literacy rate of Bid district in 2011? Answer: Around 76.99%.
- Question: What is the sex ratio in Bid district? Answer: About 917 females per 1000 males.
- Question: Which religion has the largest share in Bid district? Answer: Hindu with about 84.12%.
- Question: What is the rural–urban split in Bid district? Answer: Around 80% rural and 20% urban.